Infant and Toddler Teachers
Position Details

Mariposa Family Learning Center is searching for creative, warm infant and toddler teachers with a love for early childhood education to join a team of loving and enthusiastic educators at an Early Childhood Center in Southeast Austin.

Education:

• Required–High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred- Working towards a Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Other: Certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid Required

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 3 years (Preferred)

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A commitment to educating the youngest learners from a play-based perspective, using the environment as an important teaching tool
• An appreciation for the outdoor learning environment, including gardening and natural play spaces
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, energy, and a love for learning
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely

Our Mission

Uniquely providing subsidized, exceptional early learning and care in southeast Austin, enabling children to thrive and families to build pathways out of poverty.

Our Vision:

Preparing children for success and building opportunities for families in challenging economic circumstances.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create environments for infants and toddlers with a strong focus on social and emotional learning
• Provide warm, responsive care to room of up to 8 infants or up to 12 toddlers
• Assist lead teachers in observing and assessing children to plan and individualize care
• Maintain developmental records for each child in comprehensive portfolio
• Develop strong relationships with parents and children to foster home and school connectivity
• Understand and stay current on TXDFPS Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star.
• Maintain prompt arrival and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of care

Other Details

Mariposa classroom teachers are active and engaging providers who are frequently on the floor interacting with children, outside exploring the garden and insects in all weather.

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Discounted tuition rates for teachers and staff are also available.

Cover letters - please state why you are interested in working for Mariposa Family Learning Center and what your key strengths are-these should be submitted with a resume. Please also designate if you are looking for part-time or full-time employment on your cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 28 Paid Holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Free Child Care Tuition

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Mariposa Family Learning Center is committed to the health and safety of our children, families, and staff, and is practicing safety measures to mitigate exposure to COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person